UndergraduateInformation Technology

Bachelor of Information Systems

Western Sydney University, Sydney, NSW, Australia

About this program

Invent Your Career in Bits and Bytes Information systems is vital in effectively coordinating and managing the exchange of knowledge, goods, services, and payments. The Bachelor of Information Systems degree aims to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of information technology and its strategic integration within business environments. Through a balanced curriculum encompassing programming, database management, networking, ethics, systems analysis, architecture, methodologies, project management and security, the program seeks to nurture skilled professionals capable of harnessing technology to address real-world business challenges. The degree's objectives include fostering critical thinking, design and systems thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills, encouraging practical learning through internships, a WIL minor and major, industry projects. This degree prepares graduates for diverse roles in IT consulting, systems analysis, data analytics, healthcare and technology management. Through the development of proficiencies in technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data analytics, cloud computing, and cybersecurity, the program aspires to empower students to thrive in the rapidly evolving landscape of information. This course is delivered by Western Sydney University.

Cost & duration

Duration3 yr
Tuition (international)A$38,200
Application feeA$0

English test scores

IELTS6.5 overall (W6)
PTE58 overall

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Course structure

1 term of coursework

  • You can choose from the following majors: Business Analytics Generating and communicating information and insight from increasingly diverse and growing sources of big data for business decision-making is a crucial asset for any organisation. Starting with a framework for applying data analysis tools for business analytics, this major develops a blend of skills from mathematics, statistics, data science and computing. Students will acquire knowledge and understanding in the continually developing areas of artificial intelligence, and applications of big data. Cybersecurity Management

Career & PR pathway

Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status

Developer ProgrammerANZSCO 261312

Primary outcomeMLTSSLCSOL

On MLTSSL, so it supports the 189, 190, and 491. Assessed by the ACS on the same basis as Software Engineer. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.

Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)

ICT Business AnalystANZSCO 261111

Primary outcomeMLTSSLCSOL

On both MLTSSL and CSOL, so it supports 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Common landing occupation for IT and business-analytics graduates.

Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)

Software EngineerANZSCO 261313

MLTSSLCSOL

On both MLTSSL and CSOL, so it supports the points-tested 189, 190, and 491 as well as the employer-sponsored 482 and 186. Needs an ACS skills assessment, which usually wants the degree plus one to two years of relevant work, or a Professional Year in ICT in place of some of that experience.

Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)

Systems AnalystANZSCO 261112

MLTSSLCSOL

On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, with an ACS skills assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.

Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)

ICT Security SpecialistANZSCO 262112

MLTSSL

The code used for the points-tested 189, 190, and 491 pathways. Newer cyber security specialisations (Cyber Security Engineer, Cyber Security Analyst, and others) were split out of this code in 2021 to 2025 ANZSCO updates and sit on CSOL instead; picking the right code matters for which visa applies.

Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)

Computer Network and Systems EngineerANZSCO 263111

MLTSSLCSOL

On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186.

Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)

Database AdministratorANZSCO 262111

STSOLCSOL

On STSOL and CSOL, which supports the 190 and 491 (not the 189 on its own) plus the employer-sponsored 482/494/186.

Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)

Systems AdministratorANZSCO 262113

STSOLCSOL

On STSOL, supporting the 190 and 491. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.

Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)

List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.

Admissions

Assumed Knowledge: HSC Mathematics and any two units of HSC English.

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